East Hawaii News
Native Hawaiian Organizations to Host ‘Walk To The Box’ in Hilo
Several Native Hawaiian organizations are hosting an event in East Hawai‘i to highlight the importance of civic engagement and voter turnout.
Weekly COVID Update: 369 New Cases Reported on Big Island
The state Department of Health reported 3,189 new COVID-19 cases Wednesday, Aug. 10, bringing the statewide total to 332,822. Fourteen new fatalities were reported.
Vulcans Open 2022 Fall Camp
The 2022 fall sports season at the University of Hawai‘i at Hilo is underway.
Puna Teen Arrested For Allegedly Threatening Other Students
A Puna teen has been arrested in connection with an incident that led to the lockdown of four Kea‘au schools Tuesday morning, Aug. 9.
Nomi Health Continues to Offer Free COVID Testing on Big Island
A direct health care company continues to provide free COVID-19 testing for Hawai‘i residents at several locations around the Big Island.
Puna Officer Honored For Lifesaving Efforts in Kidnapping Incident
A Puna police officer was recently honored by an East Hawai‘i organization for exceptional investigative work and lifesaving efforts during an incident involving the kidnapping and torture of a male victim.
James Kealoha Beach Park in Keaukaha to Be Closed
The county is notifying the public that a Hilo beach park will be closed this week, and a new parking system will be in place upon its reopening.
UH-Hilo Women’s Volleyball Finalizes 2022 Recruit Class
University of Hawai‘i at Hilo head women’s volleyball coach Chris Leonard has completed his 2022 recruiting class.
USPS Debuts Online ‘Talk-Story’ Hawai‘i Job Fairs
The U.S. Postal Service has launched a new way for island residents to learn about its job opportunities.
Record 74 Student-Athletes Earn Division 2 Athletics Directors Association Academic Honors
More than 70 Vulcan student-athletes have been honored for their academic prowess by the Division 2 Athletics Directors Association.
Police Offer Tips During Pedestrian Safety Month
No matter how you choose to travel, at one point or another it’s your feet that get you where you need to go.
Malfunction Leads to Mountain View Water Outage
A system malfunction that caused a county water tank to run dry overnight Tuesday, Aug. 2, was the culprit behind a water outage in Mountain View.
Council Approves Renewal of Lease For HOPE Services Homeless Campus in Kona
Support and shelter for homeless in Kailua-Kona will continue at a campus in Kailua-Kona for the immediate future thanks to an action of the Hawai‘i County Council.
Teen Previously Reported as Runaway Located in Good Health
Police reported Wednesday afternoon, Aug. 3, that 15-year-old Eleiana Saunoa, who was previously reported as a runaway, was located July 29, in good health in Puna.
Repaving Work Scheduled at Hilo Transfer Station
The county is notifying the public that traffic will be redirected Friday, Aug. 5, at the Hilo Transfer Station.
Missing Puna Teen Located in Good Health
Police reported Tuesday, Aug. 2, that 13-year-old Zaydie-Rain Andrade-Takahashi, who was previously reported as a runaway, was located Tuesday in Pahoa in good health.
HVNP Announces August Flight Operations
Hawai‘i Volcanoes National Park is notifying the public about upcoming flight operations in August.
Geologic Forces From Iceland to Hawai‘i Inspire New Exhibit at EHCC in Hilo
An upcoming exhibit at the East Hawai‘i Cultural Center in downtown Hilo imagines Earth as a vast, diverse and dynamic living entity.
Red Flag Warning Over, But Dry Conditions to Persist
Leeward portions of the state, including on the Big Island, remained under a red flag warning through most of Monday, Aug. 1, as fire weather conditions persisted.
